Monthly Archives: April 2010
4.26.2010
Memphis: Objects, Furniture, and Patterns
The Memphis Group was an Italian design and architecture movement of the 1980s, more specifically a group composed of Italian designers and architects who created a series of products in 1981. Named after the Bob Dylan song Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again, the movement was a reaction against the post-Bauhaus “black box” designs of the 1970s and had a sense of humor that was lacking at the time in design.
They disagreed with the approach of the time and challenged the idea that products had to follow conventional shapes and colours and textures and patterns. It was conceived by the group to be a ...
4.19.2010
A Closer Look: Grant Rohloff at Reserve LA
Currently displaying at the store are all prints from the Grant Rohloff photography exhibit, which will remain on display through May 20th. Small prints are available now in our online shop HERE.
For inquiries on all large framed prints, please call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
4.19.2010
Keith Haring: Future Primeval
A collection of various works, this book aims to capture the spirit of Keith Haring’s art, from his quick-draw graffiti art on black paper covering unsold advertising spaces in New York subways, to his large-scale canvases/murals and decorative and pop art output. Contributors to the text include William Burroughs and Timothy Leary.
$20, phone orders available. Call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
4.13.2010
Freshjive Wants YOU
Attention blogosphere! Freshjive Mfg. Company (Freshjive, Warriors of Radness, GONZ!, Reserve) is seeking interns in their art department. Must be skilled in Adobe CS4, WordPress, and/or social media outlets such as Facebook & Twitter. Also seeking interns with photography and/or video editing skills. Must have reliable transportation and a laptop.
Normal internships range for 3 months, 2-3 days a week. School credits available.
Please send portfolio (or a link) and resume to: hassan@freshjive.net
4.12.2010
Rohloff Exhibit Recap
Thanks to everyone for making it out to Reserve for last Thursdays Grant Rohloff exhibit, Kyle Maclennan’s film screening of Scattered Archives, and the live performance of Gantez Warrior. Coming up soon will be another blog post related to Rohloff’s photographs.
4.12.2010
Inside Racquetball
Perfect for summer, this book is a great illustrative step-by-step guide on how to kill it in racquetball, the 70’s way. You’ll be pro in no time. Just look at those outfits!
Excerpt from preface:
“In Inside Racquetball, the official guide to the sport, Chuck Leve, executive secretary of the International Racquetball Association, discusses the winning techniques of such national champions as Charlie Brumfield, Bill Schmidtke, Craig Finger, Ron Rubenstein, Steve Keeley, and Paul Lawrence. His instructions on the type of racquet and ball to use, the proper grip and stroke, serves and serve returns, and offensive and defensive shots all presented ...
4.12.2010
Reserve LA Spotlight: Screw Magazine
To coincide with the release of Freshjive’s Spring 2010 collaboration t-shirt with Screw Magazine, Reserve has stocked a limited amount of vintage issues of Screw, as well as a special edition Screw Magazine vintage wristwatch.
Screw is a weekly pornographic magazine aimed at heterosexual men and published in the United States. It was first published in 1968 by Al Goldstein as a response to a burgeoning sexual revolution and to the supposedly air-brushed soft-pedaled sexuality in magazines such as Playboy.
Available in-store only, phone orders accepted. Call the shop at (323) 651-0131, or visit us at:
Reserve
420 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
4.8.2010
Reserve Presents: The Reserve Store Archive
Introducing the Reserve Store Archive site featuring discontinued and deadstock styles by Freshjive, Fucking Awesome, Warriors of Radness, and more.
Select from tees, jackets, hats, tops and bottoms, including a $10.00 section. Free shipping with $100 purchase.
http://www.reservestorearchive.com/
4.5.2010
Grateful Dead Family Album
Drugs, drugs, and more drugs. One of the finer and large tomes of the Dead, the greatest touring band ever. Rare photos, concert dates, orgies, more drugs, rock, San Francisco birthing the 60’s movement… it’s all here. This book has rare photos and quotes given by the band members and other friends and musicians, spanning from their Haight & Ashbury era, the Kool Aid Acid Tests, throughout the 70’s and 80’s, and the early 90’s.
Excerpt from preface:
“’The more things change the more they remain the same.’
How fitting when applied to the Grateful Dead and the ...
4.1.2010
Mick Haggerty For Freshjive
Chances are you might not have heard the name Mick Haggerty. Maybe you have if you’ve done research on some of the most influential graphic designers of the late 20th century. Or perhaps you worked in the music industry during the heyday of vinyl record cover art. One thing we’re sure of is the designs he’s created over the years have left an indelible mark on the history of rock n’ roll art.
The 2 shirts out now are rare images from Mick’s long body of work. Click here to buy now from our online store.
The Photography Of Bruce Kalberg / Bruce Caen